PowerOutageHistory
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Marshall County Power Outage History

20152025 · Indiana

Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated

Total events
321
Avg duration
10.9 hrs
Longest outage
1150 hrs
National percentile
45th

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Sep 29, 20240 hrs6,460 (31%)Unnamed event
Sep 29, 20241 hrs6,460 (31%)Unnamed event
Sep 22, 20241 hrs6,460 (31%)Unnamed event
Sep 29, 20240 hrs6,460 (31%)Unnamed event
Sep 1, 20241 hrs6,188 (29%)Thunderstorm Wind

Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Marshall County recorded 321 distinct power outage events, averaging 10.9 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Marshall County started September 29, 2024, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 6,460 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.

July has historically been the worst month for outages in Marshall County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Marshall County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

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Similar counties in Indiana

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Marshall County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Benton CountyC44th
Knox CountyC46th
Harrison CountyC46th
Posey CountyC44th
Lawrence CountyC47th

FAQ

How often does power go out in Marshall County?

Between 2015 and 2025, Marshall County recorded 321 outage events, averaging 10.9 hours each.

What is Marshall County's reliability grade?

Marshall County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Marshall County?

The worst outage on record started September 29, 2024, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 6,460 customers.

Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.